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Dalian Commodity Exchange Holds 2018 Review Meeting On Basis Trading Pilot Programs

Date 24/12/2018

Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) held the “2018 Review Meeting on Basis Trading Pilot Programs” in Dalian on December 19, which approved the 10 programs submitted by 9 futures companies. The 10 programs involved 5 products including iron ore, coking coal, PP, PVC and PE. They were divided into 2 groups, the black group and the chemical group (each with 5 programs), and ranked respectively in each group. As a result, 2 iron ore programs of Guosen Futures ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the black group, and the PE program of Guotai Jun’an Futures and the PVC program of Huaxi Futures ranked among the top 2 in the chemical group.

Hong Kong’s Securities And Futures Commission: Court Orders Boiler Room Fraudsters To Compensate Investors

Date 24/12/2018

The Court of First Instance has granted orders sought by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) against boiler room fraudsters to compensate 14 investors who fell victim to the scams following legal proceedings under section 213 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO).

ADX Holds Workshop On ‘Corporate Governance And Board Of Directors’ Role’

Date 23/12/2018

As part of its ongoing efforts to introduce the latest developments in corporate governance and their implementation in listed companies, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the region's leading financial market, recently held a workshop on Corporate Governance and Board of Directors’ Role at its headquarters. Senior executives from relevant departments responsible for the application of corporate governance in public shareholding companies listed on the Exchange attended the workshop.

The Saudi Stock Exchange Announces The Publication Of The Weekly Stock Market Ownership And Trading Activity Report (By Nationality And Investor Type)

Date 23/12/2018

To view the detailed Weekly Stock Market Ownership and Trading Activity Report (by Nationality and Investor Type) for Main Market and Nomu-Parallel Market please Click Here

Qatar Stock Exchange Launches Its ESG Platform

Date 23/12/2018

Qatar Stock Exchange is pleased to announce the launch of its online ‘Qatar Stock Exchange Sustainability and ESG Platform’. This platform is designed to accelerate the objectives of the QSE Guidance on ESG reporting launched in December 2016 to support listed companies report on key Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) indicators. 

EGX Participation At Africa 2018 Forum - During His Participation In The Africa 2018, EGX Chairman: The Global Economic Turbulences Influences Africa To Develop its Economic Structures to Achieve a Comprehensive and Sustainable Development

Date 22/12/2018

Mohamed Farid, EGX Chairman, presented the keynote speech to the "Investments and Partnerships — The Global Perspective” panel within his participation in the Africa 2018 held in Sharm El-Sheikh from 8 to 9 December.

Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Dan M. Berkovitz On The Proposed Revisions To The Volcker Rule Regulations

Date 21/12/2018

I am voting yes on proposed revisions to the Volcker Rule regulations (the Proposal) that would implement sections 203 and 204 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (EGRRCPA).  Today’s action would codify changes made by Congress regarding which banks are subject to the Volcker Rule. 

Nasdaq Welcomed 185 IPOs And 20 Exchange Transfers In 2018 - Seven Of The 10 Largest Technology IPOs By Proceeds Raised Listed On Nasdaq

Date 21/12/2018

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced today that in 2018 it welcomed 185 initial public offerings (IPOs) and 20* exchange transfers. Nasdaq has extended its IPO leadership to 20 consecutive quarters in the U.S. with a 72 percent win rate, with new listings raising a total of $27.7 billion. 

Statement Of CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo On Agency Operations In The Event Of A Lapse Of Appropriations

Date 21/12/2018

CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo issued the following statement on agency operations in the event of a lapse of appropriations:

“In the event of a lapse of appropriations, the CFTC will be required to cease operations not excepted by the Anti-Deficiency Act. But regardless of any shutdown, the CFTC will ensure its market-critical functions continue to be carried out.  Among other things, during any shutdown a small team of CFTC employees will continue to monitor futures and swaps markets, ensure essential enforcement activities are carried out, and evaluate market activity across futures and swaps to identify any potential impact on the clearing system. Staff performing these excepted functions will be in communication with key market participants, which will continue their own market and risk surveillance activities.”

SEC: Martha Miller Named Advocate For Small Business Capital Formation

Date 21/12/2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Martha Legg Miller has been named as the first Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation.